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74 S Anderson Ave

74 S Anderson Ave

74 S Anderson Ave

816 Bloomfield Village Blvd

104 W Mansfield Ave
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2978 Moss St

148 Pingree Ave

426 N Fox Hills Dr

105 W Rundell St

832 Bloomfield Village Blvd, Unit F

832 Bloomfield Village Blvd

442 S Marshall St

474 Fox Hills Dr S
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17 Bluebird Hill Dr

3170 Orchard Lake Rd

85 W Rundell St

460 Fox Hills Dr S, Unit 460-2

547 Fox Hills Dr S, Unit 547-7

31 Mockingbird Hill Dr

319 S Anderson Ave

89 Mohawk Rd

99 W Rundell St
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40 Parakeet Hill Dr

44 Sparrow Hill Dr

42285 Woodward Ave

31 N Shirley St

3038 Portman St

1 Sparrow Hill Dr

46 Parakeet Hill Dr

28 Cardinal Hill Dr

6 Canary Hill Dr
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39 Sparrow Hill Dr

344 Prospect St

42266 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Pontiac?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pontiac 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,704 | $1,100 | $3,900 |
Pontiac 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,105 | $1,095 | $4,250 |
Pontiac 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,945 | $1,737 | $8,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pontiac, MI
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Pontiac, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pontiac Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Franklin Boulevard | $1,210 | $550 | 34 |
Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cass Lake Shore Club in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $885. Heritage Park East in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cass Lake Shore Club | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Heritage Park East | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Huron Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Turtle Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Arvon | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Pine Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Edgewood Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Somerset | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
Club One of Auburn Hills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
University Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.10 price per square foot Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the Classic Two Bedroom Model at Auburn West starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Baldwin Square Townhomes | Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
Auburn West | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Winston Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Cherokee Hills Apartments | Elm | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Oakland Hills Townhomes | Tamarack | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
University Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Cornerstone Townhomes | The Marquette | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Waterford Square | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Bloomfield On The Green - West Bloomfield, MI | 1 Bed | 1 Bath White | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Turtle Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac
What type of rentals are currently available in Pontiac?
There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,250. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pontiac ranging from $700 to $8,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pontiac?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pontiac ranges from $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,202.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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